Construction Finance Manager

Shake Shack•New York, NY

About The Position

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're committed to always doing the right thing. As one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands, we're all about crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests. We offer endless learning opportunities and the chance to make a lasting impact on our business, restaurants, and communities. As a member of the #ShackFam, you’ll have access to hands-on mentorship, training, and growth potential, all in a fun and inclusive environment. Join us and Be a Part of Something Good. Job Summary Directly support the Construction, Preconstruction and Procurement functions and generally support the larger Development team. Oversee & report on capital spending related to new Shack openings. The Construction Finance Manager will facilitate all budget accruals and forecasting for the Construction Team by working directly with the Construction Project Managers. They will partner with representatives from Development, Design, Procurement, and IT to ensure accurate reporting, consolidate budget information and create reports for analysis. Through their involvement in construction change order management they will look for and establish themes in spending that can then be applied to effect change in design and/or process. Support the preconstruction estimating function. Create and manage a report that tracks and records PSA and FSA budgets, costs to complete and cost comparisons. Qualify and onboard new contractors, maintain a database that tracks active GC’s, approval status, markets, fees, etc. This position may grow and expand to support other initiatives as the team’s needs evolves. Seeking a candidate who is flexible, proactive and can manage professionally through change and uncertainty.

Requirements

Construction Project Management
Financial Management
Bachelor's Degree
2-4 years Related Experience
Basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions
Lifting/pushing objects weighing over 10 lbs

Nice To Haves

Construction and/or Financial Management in a Restaurant Environment preferred

Responsibilities

Interface with accounting for construction accruals and forecasting related to NSO capital spending
Compile, review and analyze construction change order reports to identify themes in spending that could effect change in design and/or process
Partner with Development, Design, Strategy, Supply Chain & IT to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting on spending and forecasting
Work with the RE team to create and update reporting on NSO capital project spending
Partner with Accounting to create and implement a process for auditing and reconciling capital costs prior to project closeout
Host project post mortems to review performance against budget goals and to rate GC’s, consultants and vendors
Qualify and onboard new contractors. Track, manage and update GC database
Regularly review change order contingencies with CPM’s and update forecasted spending
Identify the need for, initiate and implement standardization and applicable process improvements
Record, track and lead conversations around historical cost analytics

Benefits

A work environment where you can come as you are, share your ideas, have fun, and work collaboratively
Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
Shake Shack Meal Discounts
Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
401k Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Development and Growth Opportunities
Eligibility criteria applies